Signification
To annoy someone.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians value 'mir in tišina' (peace and quiet). Complaining about things that 'go on the nerves' is a common social ritual during coffee breaks. Similar to Austrians and Germans, Slovenians often use 'nerves' as a metaphor for their general state of well-being and patience. In cities like Ljubljana, people might use this phrase more frequently regarding traffic and bureaucracy, while in rural areas, it might relate more to neighbors or weather. Younger Slovenians might mix this with English or use more aggressive slang variations, but the core idiom remains a staple.
Use 'res'
Adding 'res' (really) makes you sound much more natural: 'Res mi greš na živce!'
Dative Case
Don't forget the dative! It's 'mi', not 'me' or 'moje'.
Signification
To annoy someone.
Use 'res'
Adding 'res' (really) makes you sound much more natural: 'Res mi greš na živce!'
Dative Case
Don't forget the dative! It's 'mi', not 'me' or 'moje'.
Softening the blow
If you want to be less rude, add 'malo' (a little): 'Malo mi greš na živce.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'iti' and the dative pronoun 'mi'.
Ta hrup ___ ___ na živce.
The subject 'hrup' (noise) is singular, so we use 'gre'. The person annoyed is 'mi' (to me).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
Slovenian uses the dative 'mi' for this idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Zakaj si tako slabe volje? B: Sosedov pes laja cel dan in ___.
The phrase 'mi gre na živce' correctly expresses the annoyance caused by the dog.
Match the situation to the most likely reaction.
Situation: You are waiting in a long line for 30 minutes.
Long waits are typically annoying, making this the appropriate idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTa hrup ___ ___ na živce.
The subject 'hrup' (noise) is singular, so we use 'gre'. The person annoyed is 'mi' (to me).
Choose the correct option:
Slovenian uses the dative 'mi' for this idiom.
A: Zakaj si tako slabe volje? B: Sosedov pes laja cel dan in ___.
The phrase 'mi gre na živce' correctly expresses the annoyance caused by the dog.
Situation: You are waiting in a long line for 30 minutes.
Long waits are typically annoying, making this the appropriate idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt can be, depending on the tone. With friends, it's normal venting. To a stranger, it's quite direct and confrontational.
Yes! You can say 'Ta telefon mi gre na živce' (This phone is annoying me).
The past tense is 'šlo mi je na živce' (it went on my nerves).
You say 'Greste mi na živce' (formal or plural you).
Expressions liées
parati živce
similarTo tear someone's nerves.
žreti živce
similarTo eat someone's nerves.
biti tečen
builds onTo be annoying/grumpy.
pustiti na miru
contrastTo leave someone in peace.
